Eminem has filed a cease-and-desist letter against Republican presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy after the former businessman rapped along to “Lose Yourself” at a campaign event.
Eminem has snapped one politician back to reality after their unauthorized use of his music.
The “Rap God” artist recently sent a cease-and-desist letter to Republican presidential nominee Vivek Ramaswamy after the businessman-turned-politician rapped along to Eminem’s 2002 hit “Lose Yourself” at the Iowa State Fair earlier this month. A representative for music licenser BMI confirmed to The Times that the company had filed the letter on behalf of Eminem.
Video of Ramaswamy’s spur of the moment performance has garnered millions of views on social media. Reactions in the comments section to the right-wing candidate’s rapping ranged from ultra-supportive to very critical, with most expressing surprise at the occurrence.
“This letter serves as notice … that BMI has received a communication from Marshall B.
